Victor Wembanyama has San Antonio in control, but Minnesota’s scorers are keeping the pressure on.
San Antonio leads Minnesota 96-88 early in the fourth after taking a 93-88 edge through three quarters and opening the period with a 3-0 burst. The Spurs set the early pace with 34 first-quarter points, while Minnesota answered with 33 in the second before San Antonio poured in 33 in the third. Victor Wembanyama has been the headliner, scoring 36 in 24:24; Dylan Harper added 20 and De’Aaron Fox has 16 points and seven assists. Ayo Dosunmu leads Minnesota with 22, as the 4-2 Timberwolves (Power Index No. 4) chase the 3-2 Spurs (No. 10).
Key Performers
Victor Wembanyama: 36 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks Ayo Dosunmu: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals De’Aaron Fox: 16 points, 7 assists